forminal 500 mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 29, 2026
What is forminal 500 mg tablet used for?
forminal 500 mg tablet (Metformin (500mg)) is used to treat ANTI DIABETIC. It contains Metformin (500mg), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Metformin (500mg)
- Manufacturer: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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๐ forminal 500 mg tablet Uses & Benefits
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๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Metformin (500mg) |
| Brand Name | forminal 500 mg tablet |
| Manufacturer | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI DIABETIC |
| Action Class | Biguanides |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take forminal 500 mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of forminal 500 mg tablet
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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๐ Substitutes for forminal 500 mg tablet
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metbetic tabletCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd โน4.20 4.5% CHEAPER
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metcom 500mg tabletComed Chemicals Ltd โน6.36 44.5% COSTLIER
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metneed 500mg tabletReliance Formulation Pvt Ltd โน6.42 45.9% COSTLIER
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diform 500mg tabletLa Pharmaceuticals โน6.47 47% COSTLIER
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glumet 500mg tabletCipla Ltd โน6.53 48.4% COSTLIER
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biciphage 500 tabletBiochem Pharmaceutical Industries โน6.56 49.1% COSTLIER
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davaindia metformin 500mg tabletDavaindia Generic Pharmacy โน6.56 49.1% COSTLIER
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zetfor 500mg tabletRaptakos Brett & Co Ltd โน6.56 49.1% COSTLIER
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met 500 tabletWest-Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd โน6.64 50.9% COSTLIER
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gliz 500mg tabletParenteral Drugs India Ltd โน6.80 54.5% COSTLIER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.